St. George’s Organ, designed and built by Parsons Pipe Organ Builders of Canandaigua, NY, is their largest and most intricate instrument to date. Its mid–19th–century Italianate façade, created through a collaborative design process, beautifully complements our historic 1849 church.
Installed in the rear balcony with choir seating on tiered risers, the organ first led worship in December 2010. It features 2,667 pipes—from ½” resonators to 16’—controlled by three mechanical–action keyboards and a pedalboard. The stop list offers a wide tonal and dynamic range, making it ideal for diverse worship settings.
The console, crafted from walnut and bloodwood with wenge accents, integrates advanced digital technology, including 200 levels of combination memory. This remarkable instrument reflects years of dedication and will enrich our congregation and community for generations to come.
St. George’s organ featured on American Public Media’s Pipedreams Program
The nationally syndicated program of organ music, hosted by Michael Barone, featured Parsons Opus 29 and other newly built instruments in a program titled “Going Organic.” Organist Mark Laubach made this recording for Parsons in 2011.
- Egil Hovland: Toccata, Now thank we all.
- William Boyce: Voluntary in D.
- Helmut Walcha: Vom Himmel hoch.
- Johannes Brahms: O Welt, ich muss dich lassen.
- Paul Manz: Prelude on Cwm Rhondda
Listen to the Pipe Dreams Broadcast here